Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
Abutilon
In German
Laub- Cattail
Abutilon
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Abutilon
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Abutilon
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Abutilon
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Abutilon
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Abutilon
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Abutilon
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Abutilon Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Abutilon are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Abutilon
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.